The Colleen Claffey Memorial Run’s Fundraiser

2023 DASH for Detection 5K
Benefitting: Rolfe Pancreatic Cancer Foundation
Team: The Colleen Claffey Memorial Run
Event Fundraiser: 2023 DASH for Detection 5K
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$13,370.00
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89%
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$15,000.00
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If you want to run with us: https://dashfordetection.enmotive.com/events/2023-dash-for-detection : Join The Colleen Claffey Memorial Run. June 10th Montrose Harbor 9AM.

This will be my seventh year raising money for the Rolfe Pancreatic Cancer Foundation. My wife Colleen was just diagnosed after many months of missed diagnoses from three different hospitals. I thought we would be early in her diagnosis because we were so diligent in visiting the best hospitals including the Mayo Clinic.

After over 80 nights in the hospital and countless procedures including the Whipple Surgery, Colleen passed away 6 years ago at the age of 53. The Claffey and Davern Families have never forgotten the complete helplessness we all experienced watching her slip away. Our family and friends have raised over $200K helping others fight this disease.

Pancreatic Cancer is the third leading cause of all Cancer deaths. More people die from Pancreatic Cancer than Breast or Prostate Cancer. It's also one of the least funded because it's still considered a rare cancer. We still need your help. I wish I did not have to keep writing these posts, but people still need our help! The numbers have been going up and we don't know why!

The Dash for Detection is the best 5K in Chicago. Period. It takes place at Montrose Beach on June 10th. Over 1000 others will be there with you. You won't be lonely. You will probably know a lot of people there. You might even beat one of them. If you can't make it, please consider donating to help our cause.

Love the Claffey and Davern Family- Team Colleen Forever

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About Rolfe Pancreatic Cancer Foundation
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About DASH for Detection
Come DASH with us June 8th at Montrose Harbor and enjoy a family-friendly 5K Walk/Run to support pancreatic cancer research. Festivities kick off at 8AM.
To learn more, visit: www.DASHforDetection.com

About Rolfe Pancreatic Cancer Foundation
In 1999, a community effort to honor Michael Rolfe began in a Highland Park living room. From those humble beginnings, it has blossomed into the impactful Rolfe Pancreatic Cancer Foundation. Today, our devotion to our families remains paramount. Through our patient support program, funding early detection research, and raising awareness about Pancreatic Cancer risk factors and symptoms, we aim to make a difference for everyone affected by this disease. 

Our hands-on approach ensures no one has to face Pancreatic Cancer alone.
We provide personal, tailored support to patients, survivors, and loved ones in crisis, genuinely taking the time to understand the experiences of our community. It's not just a process; it's a heartfelt commitment that allows us to connect each individual and family with the medical experts and personalized resources that perfectly suit their unique situations. It's about more than just assistance; it's about caring for our community like family.

To learn more, visit www.rolfefoundation.org.

About Lustgarten Foundation
Lustgarten Foundation is the largest private funder of the world's preeminent pancreatic cancer researchers. We drive bold, innovative research with the singular mission: transforming pancreatic cancer into a curable disease. We are fulfilling our mission because of the support and dedication of our incredible staff and volunteers, scientific advisory board, board of directors and corporaate advisory board. Thank you for your support, oversight, passion and commitment to conquering pancreatic cancer.